Almanac Footy: AFL Season 2026 – Match Results and Reports Rounds 1-9

Match results and reports for AFL Season 2026, Rounds 1 – 9. Each week we’ll add the latest round’s yarns to this inventory.

Round 3 – Haiku Bob: unnatural things

Haiku Bob saw rather more polish in the Magpies’ performance under the dome in Round 3.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: Round 3 Review and Round 4 Preview

A good Round 3 win to the Pies over the Giants is reviewed by Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026, and the Round 4 match against Brisbane is previewed.

Round 3 – Collingwood v GWS: No surprises at Marvel

Richard Griffiths was unable make the match with the Giants playing Collingwood at Marvel on Friday night. Thunderstorms and high winds delayed his flight from Sydney, but his nephew’s wedding on Saturday atoned for the disappointment of the missed match.

Round 3 – Collingwood v GWS: Floreat Pica Society Match Report

Richard Moody presents the Round 3 match report of Collingwood v GWS on behalf of the Floreat Pica Society and he liked what saw from debutant Oscar Steene.

Sal’s preview – Round 3 and Australian Cup Preview: Like Guilty Feet, Footy Season’s got no Rhythm!

Sal says that ‘the Opening Round experiment prioritises novelty over cohesion and, in doing so, disrupts the flow that has long been central to the competition’. Hard to argue against. Read more here. Then there are the big meets at Flemington and Rosehill this weekend to consider.

Round 3 – AFL Season 2026 Footy Fixture: Who, where, and when

Find out who, where, and when your team is playing in Round 3 of AFL season 2026.

Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life 2026: Round 3 – Preview Collingwood v GWS

After a loss and a bye Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life and true believers are keen for a Round 3 win against the Giants. Cam previews the game.